Missouri dancers make their way during Missouri Spirit Walks before the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston.

Missouri dancers make their way during Missouri Spirit Walks before the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston.

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Texas fan Stephanie Allen gets close to the heat fan to warm her hands while tailgating with friends before the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston.

Texas fan Stephanie Allen gets close to the heat fan to warm her hands while tailgating with friends before the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston.

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Former Texas Longhorns Casey Hampton holds a belt buckle during the Gridiron Legends presentation before The Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl between Texas and Missouri at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. less

Former Texas Longhorns Casey Hampton holds a belt buckle during the Gridiron Legends presentation before The Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl between Texas and Missouri at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, ... more

Houston Texans D'Onta Foreman, also a former player of Texas, participates the coin toss during the opening of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. less

Houston Texans D'Onta Foreman, also a former player of Texas, participates the coin toss during the opening of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in ... more

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Texas' Daniel Young (32) catches a pass and runs a touchdown during the first quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game against Missouri at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. less

Texas' Daniel Young (32) catches a pass and runs a touchdown during the first quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game against Missouri at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in ... more

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Texas Longhorns running back Daniel Young (32) catches a pass and scores a touchdown during the first quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game against the Missouri Tigers at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. less

Texas Longhorns running back Daniel Young (32) catches a pass and scores a touchdown during the first quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game against the Missouri Tigers at NRG Stadium on ... more

Texas' Daniel Young (32) catches a pass and runs a touchdown during the first quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game against Missouri at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. less

Texas' Daniel Young (32) catches a pass and runs a touchdown during the first quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game against Missouri at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in ... more

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Texas players celebrate Daniel Young's (32) touchdown during the first quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game against Missouri at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston.

Texas players celebrate Daniel Young's (32) touchdown during the first quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game against Missouri at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Shane Buechele (7) throws for a touchdown to running back Daniel Young (32) in the first quarter of the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl against Missouri at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. less

Texas Longhorns quarterback Shane Buechele (7) throws for a touchdown to running back Daniel Young (32) in the first quarter of the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl against Missouri at NRG Stadium on ... more

Texas Longhorns place kicker Joshua Rowland (49) scores an extra point for the team during the first quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game againt Missouri Tigers at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. less

Texas Longhorns place kicker Joshua Rowland (49) scores an extra point for the team during the first quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game againt Missouri Tigers at NRG Stadium on ... more

Texas Longhorns head coach Tom Herman celebrates after the team's first touchdown in the first quarter of the The Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl against Missouri at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. less

Texas Longhorns head coach Tom Herman celebrates after the team's first touchdown in the first quarter of the The Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl against Missouri at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, ... more

Texas Longhorns punter Michael Dickson (13) kicks the ball in the first half of the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl against Missouri at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. Dickson was named MVP of the game. less

Texas Longhorns punter Michael Dickson (13) kicks the ball in the first half of the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl against Missouri at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. Dickson was ... more

Missouri Tigers running back Ish Witter (21) stops to make a down for the tea during the first quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game against the Texas Longhorns at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. less

Missouri Tigers running back Ish Witter (21) stops to make a down for the tea during the first quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game against the Texas Longhorns at NRG Stadium on ... more

Missouri Tigers running back Ish Witter (21) is taken down before making a first down during the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl against Texas at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston.

Missouri Tigers running back Ish Witter (21) is taken down before making a first down during the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl against Texas at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston.

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Texas Longhorns quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) recovers his fumble during the first quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game against the Missouri Tigers at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. less

Texas Longhorns quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) recovers his fumble during the first quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game against the Missouri Tigers at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, ... more

Texas Longhorns quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) is tackled by Missouri Tigers players after recoving his fumble during the first quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. less

Texas Longhorns quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) is tackled by Missouri Tigers players after recoving his fumble during the first quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game at NRG Stadium on ... more

Texas Longhorns running back Daniel Young (32) runs for extra yards against Missouri Tigers in the first quarter of the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. less

Texas Longhorns running back Daniel Young (32) runs for extra yards against Missouri Tigers in the first quarter of the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in ... more

Missouri's Cale Garrett (47) tackles Texas Quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) in front of the end zone during the first quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. less

Missouri's Cale Garrett (47) tackles Texas Quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) in front of the end zone during the first quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. ... more

Texas Longhorns wide receiver John Burt (1) catches the ball for a touchdown over Missouri Tigers defensive back Adam Sparks (14) at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. The touchdown put Texas ahead of Missouri Tigers 13-0 in the first quarter. less

Missouri's Kendall Blanton (11) catches an intended pass during the first quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game against Texas at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston.

Missouri's Kendall Blanton (11) catches an intended pass during the first quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game against Texas at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston.

Texas Quarterback Shane Buechele (7) makes a pass during the first quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game against Missouri at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston.

Texas Quarterback Shane Buechele (7) makes a pass during the first quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game against Missouri at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston.

Texas Longhorns linebacker Anthony Wheeler (45) picks up a fumbled ball in front of teammate Brandon Jones (19) during the second half of The Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl against Missouri at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. less

Texas Longhorns linebacker Anthony Wheeler (45) picks up a fumbled ball in front of teammate Brandon Jones (19) during the second half of The Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl against Missouri at NRG ... more

Texas Longhorns linebacker Anthony Wheeler (45) runs a recovered fumbl into the endzone against Missouri Tigers in the first half of the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. less

Texas Longhorns linebacker Anthony Wheeler (45) runs a recovered fumbl into the endzone against Missouri Tigers in the first half of the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. ... more

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Collin Johnson (9) points after catching a pass for a first down during The Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl between against Missouri at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. less

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Collin Johnson (9) points after catching a pass for a first down during The Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl between against Missouri at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, ... more

Texas Longhorns quarterback Shane Buechele (7) looks for someone to pass to in the second quarter of the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl against Missouri at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. less

Texas Longhorns quarterback Shane Buechele (7) looks for someone to pass to in the second quarter of the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl against Missouri at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in ... more

Texas Longhorns linebacker Malik Jefferson (46) celebrates on the sidelines during the final minute of the team's 33-16 win over Missouri Tigers at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, in Houston. Texas won the game 33-16. less

Texas Longhorns linebacker Malik Jefferson (46) celebrates on the sidelines during the final minute of the team's 33-16 win over Missouri Tigers at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, in Houston. Texas won ... more

Texas Longhorns fans cheer for the team during the third quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game against the Missouri Tigers at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston.

Texas Longhorns fans cheer for the team during the third quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game against the Missouri Tigers at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston.

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Missouri Tigers running back Larry Rountree III (33) runs the ball during the third quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game against the Texas Longhorns at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. less

Missouri Tigers running back Larry Rountree III (33) runs the ball during the third quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game against the Texas Longhorns at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. ... more

Missouri Tigers running back Ish Witter (21) dodges tackles from Texas Longhorns players while running the ball during the third quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. less

Missouri Tigers running back Ish Witter (21) dodges tackles from Texas Longhorns players while running the ball during the third quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game at NRG Stadium on ... more

Missouri Tigers running back Ish Witter (21) runs the ball for a first down against Texas Longhorns in the third quarter of theThe Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. Texas won the game 33-16. less

Missouri Tigers running back Ish Witter (21) runs the ball for a first down against Texas Longhorns in the third quarter of theThe Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. ... more

Missouri Tigers quarterback Drew Lock (3) is takend down in the fourth quarter during the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl against Texas at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. Texas won the game 33-16. less

Missouri Tigers quarterback Drew Lock (3) is takend down in the fourth quarter during the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl against Texas at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. Texas won the ... more

Texas Longhorns wide receiver John Burt (1) can't get to a pass while Missouri Tigers defensive back Adam Sparks (14) plays defense during the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. Texas won the game 33-16. less

Texas Longhorns players celebrate with the fans as they gained two points from Missouri Tigers quarterback Drew Lock (3) fumbling the ball into the end zone during the third quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. less

Texas Longhorns players celebrate with the fans as they gained two points from Missouri Tigers quarterback Drew Lock (3) fumbling the ball into the end zone during the third quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + ... more

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Texas Longhorns band members celebrate during The Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl against Missouri at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, in Houston. Texas won the game 33-16.

Texas Longhorns band members celebrate during The Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl against Missouri at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, in Houston. Texas won the game 33-16.

Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

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Texas Longhorns wide receiver Lorenzo Joe (14) wants to be called inbounds, but instead has an incomplete pass against Missouri Tigers during the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. Texas won the game 33-16. less

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Lorenzo Joe (14) wants to be called inbounds, but instead has an incomplete pass against Missouri Tigers during the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium on ... more

Missouri Tigers defense watches a field goal by Texas Longhorns place kicker Joshua Rowland (49) go between the posts during the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. Texas won the game 33-16. less

Texas Longhorns place kicker Joshua Rowland (49) celebrates his field goal in the fourth quarter against Missouri Tigers during the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. Texas won the game 33-16. less

Texas Longhorns place kicker Joshua Rowland (49) celebrates his field goal in the fourth quarter against Missouri Tigers during the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, ... more

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Armanti Foreman (3) breaks through a couple tackles for a first down in the fourth quarter during the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl against Missouri at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. Texas won the game 33-16. less

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Armanti Foreman (3) breaks through a couple tackles for a first down in the fourth quarter during the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl against Missouri at NRG Stadium on ... more

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Armanti Foreman (3) makes the sign for a first down while Missouri Tigers linebacker Chance May (41) still holds onto his leg during the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. Texas won the game 33-16. less

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Armanti Foreman (3) makes the sign for a first down while Missouri Tigers linebacker Chance May (41) still holds onto his leg during the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl at NRG ... more

Texas Longhorns running back Kyle Porter (21) finds a hole to run the ball during the fourth quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game against the Missouri Tigers at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. The Texas Longhorns defeated the Missouri Tigers 33-16. less

Texas Longhorns running back Kyle Porter (21) finds a hole to run the ball during the fourth quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game against the Missouri Tigers at NRG Stadium on ... more

Texas Longhorns defensive back Josh Thompson (29) keeps a punt from going into the endzone in the fourth quarter, given Missouri Tigers placement on their own 4 yard line during the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. Texas won the game 33-16. less

Texas Longhorns defensive back Josh Thompson (29) keeps a punt from going into the endzone in the fourth quarter, given Missouri Tigers placement on their own 4 yard line during the Academy Sports + Outdoors ... more

Texas Longhorns fans cheering for the team leading the game during the fourth quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. The Texas Longhorns defeated the Missouri Tigers 33-16. less

Texas Longhorns fans cheering for the team leading the game during the fourth quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. The Texas ... more

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a Texas Longhorns fan cheers for the team during the fourth quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. The Texas Longhorns defeated the Missouri Tigers 33-16. less

a Texas Longhorns fan cheers for the team during the fourth quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. The Texas Longhorns defeated the ... more

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Missouri Tigers quarterback Drew Lock (3) passes the ball out of the endzone in the fourth quarter of The Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl against Texas at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. Texas won the game 33-16. less

Missouri Tigers quarterback Drew Lock (3) passes the ball out of the endzone in the fourth quarter of The Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl against Texas at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in ... more

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Armanti Foreman (3) runs the ball in for a touchdown in the fourth quarter aagainst Missouri Tigers during the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. Texas won the game 33-16. less

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Armanti Foreman (3) runs the ball in for a touchdown in the fourth quarter aagainst Missouri Tigers during the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, ... more

Texas Longhorns color guard celebrates the team's touch down during the fourth quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. The Texas Longhorns defeated the Missouri Tigers 33-16. less

Texas Longhorns color guard celebrates the team's touch down during the fourth quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. The Texas ... more

A Texas Longhorns cheerleader holding the Longhorn sign to cheer the fans during the fourth quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game against the Missouri Tigers at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. The Texas Longhorns defeated the Missouri Tigers 33-16. less

A Texas Longhorns cheerleader holding the Longhorn sign to cheer the fans during the fourth quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game against the Missouri Tigers at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, ... more

Texas Longhorns fans cheering for the team as they defeated Missouri Tigers 33-16 at the end of the fourth quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. less

Texas Longhorns fans cheering for the team as they defeated Missouri Tigers 33-16 at the end of the fourth quarter of the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, ... more

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Texas Longhorns head coach Tom Herman kisses his son after the team winning the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. The Texas Longhorns defeated the Missouri Tigers 33-16. less

Texas Longhorns head coach Tom Herman kisses his son after the team winning the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. The Texas Longhorns ... more

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Texas Longhorns mascot Bevo dances with a player while celebrating the team winning the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. The Texas Longhorns defeated the Missouri Tigers 33-16. less

Texas Longhorns mascot Bevo dances with a player while celebrating the team winning the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. The Texas Longhorns ... more

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Texas Longhorns head coach Tom Herman waits for the trophy presentation after the team defeated Missouri Tigers at the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. The Texas Longhorns defeated the Missouri Tigers 33-16. less

Texas Longhorns head coach Tom Herman waits for the trophy presentation after the team defeated Missouri Tigers at the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl game at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, ... more

Texas Longhorns head coach Tom Herman holds up the trophy with Texas Longhorns punter Michael Dickson (13) behind him after The Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl against Missouri at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. Texas won the game 33-16. less

Texas Longhorns head coach Tom Herman holds up the trophy with Texas Longhorns punter Michael Dickson (13) behind him after The Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl against Missouri at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, ... more

Texas Longhorns head coach Tom Herman holds up the trophy with Texas Longhorns punter Michael Dickson (13) behind him after The Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl against Missouri at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. Texas won the game 33-16. less

Texas Longhorns head coach Tom Herman holds up the trophy with Texas Longhorns punter Michael Dickson (13) behind him after The Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl against Missouri at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, ... more